While ESPN ranks Georgia's backfield as the best stable of running backs, AL.com readers have Alabama's stable tops in the SEC, according to a poll conducted on the site. Auburn is second in the poll, which is still open on the site.

"I'd rank our group that we have up there in the top five of anyone," Dismukes said of Auburn's running backs. "You got Tre Mason, Corey Grant, Cameron Artis-Payne, then you got two freshmen that can come in and look pretty good, too. Anywhere you go, you're going to have a lot of good backs."

The ESPN list also ranked Georgia's Todd Gurley the top back in the SEC with Alabama's TJ Yeldon No. 2. Auburn's Tre Mason is ranked fifth.

Dismukes, whose Tigers played against both Alabama and Georgia last year, was asked which running back was better: Gurley or Yeldon?

"They're both great running backs, and you have to look at who they're running behind as well," Dismukes explained. "Look who Yeldon was running behind last year. You know, it was the best offensive line in the country and that played a key part in his success. And, of course, with AJ (McCarron) the hand controlling the game the way he does, obviously, he's going to be very successful.

"It's the same way at Georgia with Aaron Murray. They've got a good offensive line over there, too. ...

"I don't think you can necessarily pick one or the other. I think they're both great backs and anyone would love to have them."

Asked if he would put Tre Mason in that same conversation, he replied, "Obviously, yes sir."

The Auburn center and former star at Spanish Fort High School said the Tigers are in "player-run practices now," but ready to get started with fall camp.

"You'll see a big difference in the way everyone looks, on the whole team, not just the offensive line," Dismukes said. "Coach Ryan Russell, our strength and conditioning coach, has done a great job of getting us into playing shape, and getting us stronger every day.

"We're going to look big and sexy up front," Dismukes said.

He also predicted "somewhere between seven to 10 wins" for the Tigers this season.